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The Pros and Cons of Publishing
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Resources
We’ve compiled a list of places where authors can go to submit or gather information. At the time of our lists, the publishers listed below are in good standing with RWA and pay their authors on time. However, it’s up to YOU–the author–to do your homework and ask around before accepting any contracts. Please talk to those who publish with the houses you’re interested in and learn as much as you can before signing on the dotted line. And by all that’s holy, if you choose to publish with a publishing house and do not use an agent, find and use a literary attorney before signing a contract!
Traditional Houses to publish romance that do not require an agent:
- Avon Impulse
- Sourcebooks
- Kensington
- Lyrical (an imprint of Kensington)
- Harlequin
- St Martin’s SMP Swerve (not taking subs as of 8/18/20, so check back)
Small Press Houses to consider:
Resources to help writers wanting to independently publish:
- 20Booksto50K® Facebook Group
- Bryan Cohen
- Mark Dawson’s Self Publishing Formula (SPF)
- Kirkus Self-Publishing Guide
Other sources to go to for help/an overview when publishing:
Some things to be wary of when considering a publishing contract:
- Does the publishing house pay on time?
- Do you have a clear time-table of publication, so you can market your work?
- What do other authors with that house say about them?
- What are the covers like? Would you buy a book from them?
- Do any of their books make lists, as in, NYT, USA Today, or top Amazon rankings?
- Are they willing to negotiate contracts? Most reputable publishers do.
Literary Attorneys:
Attorney Denise Gibbon offers a terrific post on how to find a literary attorney. Best advice–ask around for others who have used her/his services. And remember that one person’s experience might not be another’s.